K–6Wellness
Grocery Shopping Smart
Budget-friendly healthy shopping
Loam
MarisBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Elsa · Cache
- Materials needed
- Meal Planning Notebook
- Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day by Leanne Brown
- Kitchen Food Scale
Why this skill rocks
Learning to shop smart means you can pick out healthy, yummy snacks and even help your grown-ups save money for fun stuff like park trips!
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, you'll be a pro at making your money stretch, finding the best deals to fuel your busy life as a student, athlete, or even a volunteer helping out at the Olympics.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Meal Planning Notebook
RequiredA dedicated weekly meal planner with grocery list sections makes the planning habit stick — much easier than a blank notebook or phone notes.
Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day by Leanne Brown
RequiredA free PDF (also available in print) written specifically for people on tight food budgets — recipes are simple, nutritious, and genuinely delicious. Perfect companion to this quest.
Kitchen Food Scale
Weighing food lets you use unit-price-per-ounce comparisons accurately and helps you portion ingredients when cooking from scratch.